The Enduring Mystery of Thomas Vasse | Winter Warmer

The Enduring Mystery of Thomas Vasse | Winter Warmer

Discover the captivating maritime enigma that is the mysterious disappearance of Timothee Vasse in 1801 during a rescue off Busselton.

By Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

Date and time

Sunday, June 8 · 1:30 - 3pm AWST

Location

Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

1 Arthur Street Bunbury, WA 6230 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Join us to escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories with our Winter Warmer program. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.

Our presenter for this session is Leslie Thiele

Date: Sunday 8 June 2025

Time: 1.30pm to 3pm

The loss at sea of sailor Thomas Timothee Vasse during an attempt to rescue stranded scientists from the shores off Busselton in 1801 is one of the least known and most enduring maritime mysteries in Western Australia. This talk will explore the various theories surrounding the possible fate of the lost sailor, the voyage, and the purpose of his travels.

Free entry, RSVPs are encouraged. Coffee & tea available.


Presenter Bio:

Leslie Thiele is a writer and researcher whose work has gained recognition in various writing competitions and has been published in several anthologies. Skyglow is her debut short story collection.


About the Winter Warmer program:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre presents Winter Warmers, a series of free lectures and workshops celebrating local history and storytelling every Sunday afternoon from June to August. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.

Visit our website to see which topics are coming up.


About the Museum:

The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is located at 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury.

Opening hours: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays).

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The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre tells the unique stories of the South West's regional centre.

Open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Sunday, the BM+HC offers workshops, events, education programs, changing exhibitions, venue hire, the local studies reference collection, and a retail space.

FreeJun 8 · 1:30 PM GMT+8
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